Première Ovation - Heritage

• Project proposal describing the heritage initiative
• Detailed budget for the proposed activities
• Portfolio or samples of previous work
• Proof of professional status or academic enrollment

• For Distribution Bursary: Young professionals (alone or in multidisciplinary teams) creating heritage projects
• For Professional Experience Bursary: Emerging youth seeking professional integration into heritage organizations
• Projects must focus on heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
• Distribution Bursary projects must target public distribution
• Professional Experience Bursary requires submission by the hosting organization

Who is eligible?

• Young professionals (individual or teams) interested in heritage projects
• Emerging youth seeking professional experience in heritage organizations
• Cultural organizations, museums, and businesses in Quebec City or Wendake

Who is not eligible

• Projects focused on heritage outside Quebec City or Wendake
• Individuals not meeting youth professional criteria
• Organizations not located in eligible regions

Eligible expenses

• Project development costs (materials, equipment rental)
• Production costs for creative outputs (photography, video, film)
• Travel and accommodation for project execution
• Professional fees and honorariums
• Dissemination and distribution costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Projects without public distribution component (for Distribution Bursary)
• Academic research without practical application or public outreach
• Projects outside Quebec City or Wendake

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec City
• Wendake

• Innovation and originality of the heritage project
• Quality and relevance to Quebec City or Wendake heritage
• Feasibility of the proposed distribution or professional integration
• Potential public impact and reach
• Experience and qualifications of the applicant(s)

• Step 1: Prepare Project Proposal
  • Define heritage project objectives and target audience
  • Outline distribution method and public outreach strategy
• Step 2: Compile Supporting Documents
  • Create detailed budget breakdown
  • Gather portfolio or work samples
  • Obtain any required letters of support
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Complete application form in French
  • Upload all required documents
  • Submit before the deadline (November 15 or March 15)

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
• Evaluation considers project innovation, heritage relevance, and public impact.
• Applicants are notified of decisions: mid-December for November deadline, mid-April for March deadline.
• Successful applicants receive funding agreement with terms and conditions.
• Reporting may be required on project outcomes and fund usage.

• Applications must be submitted in French.
• Projects must target public distribution for the Distribution Bursary.
• For Professional Experience Bursary, funding requests must be submitted by the hosting organization.